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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 736.45, 1,104.70 and 188.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 736.45, 1,104.70 and 188.64 is: 282.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    736.45 : 1,104.70 = 188.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    736.45/1,104.70 = 188.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    736.45x = 1,104.70 × 188.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    736.45x = 208,390.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 208,390.61/736.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.97

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